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Sausage Bean Soup

Savor the Comfort of Homemade Sausage Bean Soup Today

Experience the warmth of Sausage Bean Soup, a budget-friendly comfort food that's versatile and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Italian sausage spicy or smoked option available
  • 6 cups chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped, yellow or white
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups kale or spinach chopped
For Seasoning & Aromatics
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or double the amount if using fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or use fresh for a brighter taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Beans
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
For Garnish and Serving
  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • as needed crusty bread for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add Italian sausage, breaking into smaller pieces, and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned. Remove sausage, leaving fat behind.
  2. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits. Return sausage and add cannellini beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Add chopped kale or spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute beans and add seasonal vegetables to customize your soup. This recipe keeps well in the fridge or freezer.

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